The Sept. 15-17 NHRA Carolina Nationals are the first of six Countdown races that will decide champions in all four nitro categories

Three day passes start at $99 and every ticket is a pit pass. With the purchase of an adult ticket, kids 13 and under get in FREE; Tickets, camping and upgrades are available online or by calling 1-800-455-FANS (3267)

CONCORD, N.C. (Sept. 14, 2017) – Perched high atop the roof at zMAX Dragway, the four No. 1 seeds in the NHRA’s Countdown to the Championship kicked off this weekend’s 10th annual NHRA Carolina Nationalswith a media luncheon previewing the high-octane action set to get underway on Friday.

“They’re going to have to take it out of our hands,” Capps said of the Funny Car title battle. “The way I look at it, I wouldn’t want to race our NAPA car. It’s a consistent race car. (Crew chief) Rahn Tobler does a great job. Our team does a great job. Our mentality is that you’re going to have to beat us on the race track (to win the championship).

Mello Yello Drag Racing Series qualifying will feature two rounds at 2:45 and 5:15 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 15, and the final two rounds of qualifying on Saturday, Sept. 16, at 12:45 and 3:15 p.m. Final eliminations are scheduled for 12 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 17.

TICKETS: Tickets, camping and upgrades for NHRA Carolina Nationals are available at the gates, by visiting www.charlottemotorspeedway.com/tickets/ or calling 1-800-455-FANS (3267). Don’t miss a minute of the action with three-day packages starting at just $99. Kids 13 and younger get in FREE with an adult ticket purchase.

KEEP TRACK:Fans can connect with Charlotte Motor Speedway, zMAX Dragway and The Dirt Track at Charlotte by following on Twitter and Instagram or becoming a Facebook fan. Keep up with all the latest news and information with the Charlotte Motor Speedway mobile app.

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John Davison

Long-time RIS staffer, beginning in the mid-80s. Charlotte, NC area local contact.